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DECEMBER

President’s Dinner

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Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

Alumni Soccer Game SHC Practice Fields

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JANUARY

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Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Welcomes Class of 2020 Irish Factoids News & Notes Maddan's Corner

IN-DEPTH

2020VISION:re-vision

FEATURES

Honor & Service: Major Dominique Neal ’93

College Advising

FROM THE ARCHIVES

SHC Artifacts

SHC ROUNDTABLE

Technology & Education

SPORTING GREEN

SHC Olympians

Q & A: Head Basketball Coach Sean MacKay

Fall Sports Update

Class Notes

Celebratory Giving

Bruce-Mahoney Basketball Game

One Night Only Visual & Performing Arts Showcase Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

Winter Instrumental Music Concert Canciones del Corazón Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

Parents Association Annual Crab Dinner Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

MARCH

3, 4, 10, 11

Spring Musical

The Addams Family Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

Bruce-Mahoney Baseball Game

ALUMNI NEWS

AT&T Park

TEDxYouth@SHC Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

Parent Association Spring Gala Studio 1055 Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL MAGAZINE is a publication of the SHC Office of Communications & Marketing and is published for alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students, investors, parents of alumni and friends. SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY 1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 415.775.6626 • ocm@shcp.edu Do you receive more than one copy of the magazine? Do you need another copy? Please contact Parent and Alumni Engagement Manager Sherie Lo Giudice ’06 at slogiudice@shcp.edu, or 415.775.6626 ext. 682.

A Message from Brother Ron This year, we have chosen Reflect as our theme. Reflection is vital as we plan for the future—we must take the time to celebrate our accomplishments, learn from our mistakes, and strategize for success. Reflection also holds a dual meaning, as we are called to reflect God’s love to the world, and especially to the students entrusted to our care. As we began this academic year, we celebrated the completion of the science classroom renovations, a four-year process involving countless hours of planning, labor and the support of our dedicated investors. We cheered on four alumni competing and coaching in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Alumni, current and former faculty and staff, and current families came together to celebrate our spirited community at this year’s Blue & Green Bash. We rejoiced this October when Brother Solomon Le Clercq, the Christian Brothers’ first martyr, was canonized in a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. All of our experiences add to the fabric of our Lasallian Vincentian Catholic community, making Sacred Heart Cathedral a place where students flourish, achieve excellence, and grow into young adults committed to serving others. In this issue of SHC Magazine, an alumnus reflects upon his extensive military career, we get to know the world-class alumni-athletes who competed in the Olympics, we learn about the ins-and-outs of the college application process from our College Advising team, and much more. I hope you are as inspired by their stories as I have been. Sincerely,

magazine CONTRIBUTORS Scott Bergen; Alex Goldberg; Patrick Kealy ’07; Heather Maddan ’95; Clarissa Mendiola; Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD; Lauren Wild ’99

PHOTO CREDITS Nancy Ingersoll; Scott Bergen; Clarissa Mendiola; USA Track & Field; USA Volleyball; USA Rugby; Orange Photography; Prestige Photography; University of Southern California; Irja Tannelund ’95

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Mark Pardini ’88

Director of Communications & Marketing

Clarissa Mendiola

Communications & Marketing Content Specialist

Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94

Communications & Marketing Graphic Designer

Scott Bergen

Sports Communications Coordinator

Nancy Ingersoll

Communications & Marketing Project Manager

BOARD OF REGENTS Chair Eileen Malley, JD ’77 ; Vice Chair Carol Wicklund Enright; Parents Association President John Pernick, JD; Fr. Arturo Albano; Courtney Chin ’03; Sandra Gulli; Miguel Guzman ’91; Steve Heath; Daniel Holland ’79; Janet Holland ’77; Denise Kent, DPA ’77; Sheila O’Day Kiernan; Sister Julie Kubasak, DC; Charles Love; Sister Frances Meyer, DC; Gina Mulvey ’94; Gerald Murphy, JD; Sister Sylvia Parks, DC; Jeffrey Porter ’72; William Rauch, JD; Roman Rodriguez, MD ’68; Stacie Solt, MD ’99; James Ryan; Ed Wang ’90; Brother Tom Westberg, FSC; Harold Wong ’77 Ex-Officio: President Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD; Principal Gary Cannon; Vice President for Finance & Facilities Alla Krel; Vice President for Advancement Suzie Sheedy; Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving John Vigo ’81

FRONT COVER:

Br. Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD President

Shannon Rowbury ’02 running the 1500m final at the Rio Summer Olympic Games.

BACK COVER: Shannon Rowbury ’02 with Coach Andy Chan, appearing at the SHC Opening Assembly the morning after the 1500-meter final.

sacred heart cathedral preparatory Enter to Learn; Leave to Serve Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, in partnership with families, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory’s mission is to provide the finest education in an inclusive Catholic community of faith. We prepare our students to become service-oriented leaders with a commitment to living the Gospel.

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welcomes SHC is thrilled to welcome new members of our faculty and staff this academic year.

Kathleen Cooney Instructor of Religious Studies

Alla Krel Vice President for Finance & Facilities

Joe Guyton Campus Safety, Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach

Lauren Davenport Hugo Ayala Instructor of Mathematics

Assistant Director of Retreats & Spirit, Instructor of Religious Studies, Head Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Yanfang Li Instructor of Mathematics

Shayne Hale Director of Facilities

Gia Barsi â€™02 Advancement Event Manager

Dr. Eileen Emerson-Boles Instructor of Religious Studies, Parent Engagement Specialist

Sherie Lo Giudice â€™06 Kaedin Jemiolo

Parent & Alumni Engagement Manager, Assistant Coach Cross Country and Track & Field

Testing Center Coordinator

Lorraine Choi Instructor of English

Baptiste Genestin Instructor of French, End-User Support Technician

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Mariflor Medrano Instructor of Science, Instructor of Mathematics

Nga Tran

Giselle PalaciosDelmundo ’94

Attendance Coordinator, Head Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach, Assistant Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach

Communications & Marketing Graphic Designer

LyRyan Russell ’97 Counselor, Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Chris Nalls Director of Instrumental Music

Devon Villanueva-Blair ’12

Mark Pardini ’88 Director of Communications & Marketing

Campus Safety

Jack Schindler ’09 Instructor, Head Wrestling Coach

Devin Nelson Instructor of Science

Khrista Williams

Leiana Payawal

Instructor of Science

Instructor of American Sign Language, Block Club Assistant Moderator

Suzie Sheedy

Vice President for Advancement

Michelle Ong Tuition Receivable Accountant

John Riekels Library Assistant S A C R E D H E A R T C AT H E D R A L P R E PA R AT O RY M A G A Z I N E

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Valedictorian

JOEY LING

class of 2020 ETHAN BARRY PENELOPE ADES I first heard of SHC through a good family friend and current student who told me how much she loves it. When it came to making a decision, I had the choice to go to Lowell, SI, or SOTA for musical theatre. I thought I was set on going to SOTA, then my mom signed me up for a one-day theatre workshop at SHC. Everyone was so welcoming and fun. After that day, and seeing Seussical! The Musical last spring, I knew SHC was the place for me. I have totally surprised myself at SHC! I’m part of Concert, Jubilee and Chamber Choirs, which has been an amazing experience so far. I also just auditioned for the dance team, which is way out of my comfort zone. I think one of the reasons I even auditioned is because of how amazing and supportive the SHC community is.

Growing up, I’ve always known about SHC. Everyone I know who has come here has told me about how great this high school is, including my cousin Bridget Laffey ’18. In the end, coming to SHC was a collaborative decision between me and my parents— we all knew SHC would perfectly suit me. Everyone at SHC is so welcoming … it’s easy to meet new people and to ask teachers for help. I really felt a strong sense of community when I first arrived here. The person at SHC that inspires me the most is Ms. Margi Beima (Head Coach Girls Varsity Volleyball, Assistant to the President). She is a kind person, she always maintains a positive outlook, and she pushes everyone around her to strive to do better.

I first heard of SHC as a kid—SHC was very popular at my elementary school and many students hoped to come here. My sister is also a current student. SHC was always my first-choice school. SHC has given me many unexpected experiences—I really enjoy the block schedule, having fewer (but longer) classes every day, and the friendly community makes me feel welcomed and loved. One thing I find surprising is how easy it is to approach a teacher to ask for help, or to meet new people. Ms. Katie Levine has been my biggest inspiration at this school—she makes the entire class laugh and encourages us to work hard. During my years here at SHC, I hope to make new friends, try new clubs and sports. I also look forward to learning as much as I can so that I can graduate from here as someone prepared for what lies ahead.

SKYLAR CANADY I first heard about SHC from a good friend’s older brother who went here. When it came to choosing a high school, my parents and I worked together to make the final decision. I love how inclusive and nice the teachers and staff are at SHC. So far, my English teacher, Ms. Jan Bechelli, inspires me the most. She motivates me to be a better writer. I enjoy serving on Freshman Council and I look forward to being a part of SHC student leadership in the future.

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CLARK MAIONCHI

NICOLE MARTINEZ

FERNANDO BIAGTAN

My older sister attended SHC’s Summer Institute and told me all about her experiences. When it came to choosing a high school, my parents and I weighed out all of the factors and came to the conclusion that SHC offered me the best opportunity.

Mr. Brian Morgan, my history teacher, has really inspired me because he is very direct My sisters and has a realistic point of view about the both go to topics we discuss in class. SHC, so I’ve always My experience at SHC has surprised me known I because it was an easier transition from the wanted to eighth grade than I expected. Everyone is follow in very welcoming and friendly. their footsteps. I also love seeing the SHC banners all over the City. The very first teacher I met was Ms. Alejandra Hernandez ’09, and as my counselor she inspires me the most. I first got to know her during summer school, and she taught me a lot of tips for succeeding at SHC. I really like that SHC has friendly teachers and staff. If you ever need help, they will offer it to you. I also really like the block schedule because it gives you lots of chances to talk to teachers, or decide on your own how to use your time. I look forward to playing basketball for SHC. I really hope I make the team, because basketball is my passion.

My brother transferred to SHC from Lowell, and he really enjoyed the year and a half he spent here. It was easy for him to make friends and settle in as a transfer student. SHC was always my first choice. I really enjoy my history class with Ms. Erin Wiley because she makes class interesting and helps freshman students settle into the year. My experience playing football has been really exciting, and I hope to play other sports at SHC. I can’t wait to get involved in more activities.

ELEANOR KOSKI A few students from my middle school went to SHC, so when I began visiting possible high schools, I made sure SHC was on my list. When it came to making the final decision on a high school, my parents wanted me to choose for myself. They really liked SHC, but ultimately it was up to me. All of the teachers here show great dedication to the school—I think every person on the SHC staff is inspiring. I went to a small middle school and expected the transition to SHC to be a huge adjustment, but it was surprisingly easy. This is one of the reasons I know I made the right choice.

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irish factoids After a stellar first year playing for the Dons, former SHC girls volleyball standout Madison Murtagh ’15 transferred from the University of San Francisco to the University of Southern California, now competing as a middle blocker for the Division I powerhouse.

Liam Carey was appointed Director of the Inquiry and Innovation (I2) Program.

30 alumni came together to cheer on the Giants as they suited up against the Pittsburgh Pirates at this year’s Irish Heritage Night at AT&T Park. Industry leaders Chris Nunes ’92, Moe Arnaiz ’00 and Courtney Chin ’03 presented to a captive audience during the fall Alumni Speaker Series event on Tech & Entrepreneurship.

SHC Theater Tech Crew and Student Body Officers teamed up to build a horrifying Halloween haunted house on the De Paul Campus for the Arts. The students charged $2 per person for admission to their terrifying exhibition and all proceeds benefited sister school De La Salle Academy.

We celebrated the completion of our science facility renovation with a blessing ceremony honoring the facility’s namesakes—William Spencer ’65 and Claire Spencer, the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation and other generous investors to the project.

SHC’s Girls Volleyball Program hosted the 4th Annual Serve It Up Founders Classic this past September. The tournament brings together four fellow Lasallian high schools for a weekend of community and competition—before the teams serve it up on the court, they serve it up in the community by participating in various service projects throughout the City.

The Champions timeline in the Pavilion was reconfigured in order to display future SHC title-winning teams.

This October, Lasallians across the globe celebrated the canonization of their first martyr, the Blessed Brother Solomon Le Clercq. Saint Solomon studied under the Christian Brothers as a young boy and entered the novitiate of the Brothers in 1767. He was martyred in 1792 during the French Revolution for staying true to his faith and refusing to take an oath to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy.

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news, notes, etc. Hey Sean, We Got This Sean White ’18 underwent his fourth heart surgery this past June, and by mid-July he was helping coach the Fightin’ Irish Baseball Academy here at SHC. He continues to inspire our community by using his heart condition as motivation to raise money for Child Life Services at UCSF with his “We Got This” wristbands. San Francisco Chronicle reporter Sam Whiting writes: Walking out of the doctor’s oﬃce after learning that he would need heart surgery for the fourth time, 16-year-old Sean White noticed that his mother was taking the news harder than he was. He put his arm around her and said, “Mom, we got this.” The words stuck, and within a day or two 1,000 green rubber wristbands were on order, each bearing the logo “Team Sean: We Got This!” punctuated by shamrocks. The idea was to trade each band for a $1 donation to UCSF Benioﬀ Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay, where White was to have his surgery.

For the full story featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, visit https://goo.gl/SSJ9u3 Make sure to watch the video included at the end of the article, filmed and edited by Sean’s good friends, Sophia Del Carlo ’18 and Chloe Novillos ’18.

Yale at SHC The Yale Science & Engineering Forum was held at SHC’s Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater this October. Yale faculty and staff offered their perspectives on science and engineering at the university, where worldclass undergraduate education and

research combine to create extraordinary opportunities. SHC Director of Inquiry & Innovation Liam Carey shares, “In our first year with four classes of I2 students (9th–12th grade) we’re looking to continue facilitating growth in science, tech, math, engineering and design thinking for our students as they graduate from the SHC I2 program. Yale’s visit is perfectly timed, and we’re thrilled to host them on our campus.”

Game, Set, Match The Central Coast Section Girls Tennis Coaches Committee named Amy Kleckner the 2016-17 CCS Honor Coach of the Year. Amy has served as SHC’s Head Girls Tennis Coach for the past eight years. CCS honors coaches in each sport for his or her contribution at the interscholastic level. Those awarded maintain the highest level of professional conduct, achieve outstanding coaching accomplishments, contribute to their respective schools and communities, and serve as role models that inspire student-athletes, fellow coaches, teachers, administrators and parents.

Retraction The SHC Office of Communications and Marketing would like to apologize for an error printed in this summer's issue of the SHC Magazine: Kim Ira ’16 was erroneously cited as a National Merit Scholar Finalist. Kimberly Wong ’16 was the recipient of the distinction. We congratulate Kimberly on her accomplishment!

MADDAN’S CORNER High school is more than a feeder to college. It’s a place to come into your own. Twenty-plus years will pass between my graduation and my daughter becoming a freshman. In that time the world has changed, but what we are looking for in a school is the same as what my parents sought out for me—a place that empowers her, challenges her and opens her eyes to possibilities. Attending SHC’s October Open House, felt like coming home—lockers line the halls and the same warm spirit floods the corridors—even some of my former (and favorite) teachers remain. The campus’s urban footprint has expanded to include an expansive sixth floor library, a chapel and deck with panoramic city views. The quad where we hung out has become the hub of student life complete with a wellness and fitness center and lunch service provided by Epicurean Group. Plays are now performed in a modern, state-of-the-art theater. For my daughter, Sicily, the excitement of touring was seeing familiar faces from her grammar school and discovering that the student body size would allow her to meet a new person every day. The curriculum offers a chance to learn Japanese and American Sign Language, study revolutionary women’s literature, race and culture in America and conduct science experiments in freshly renovated labs. She can sing in choir, learn to code and go on retreats. As I shadowed her across campus, she wandered into the rooms that piqued her interest. My memories of studying modern America and Vietnam and volunteering for social justice class, of camping trips with the Outdoors club and treks to Tahoe to ski, writing for The Emerald and conditioning with the swim team will be different from those she creates. SHC doesn’t cast a mold for students to fill. It presents them with the tools to carve out something unique. Heather Maddan-Dowdell ’95 is a fifth generation San Franciscan. She met her husband Dan at a high school party. They have three children—Sicily, 12, Asher, 10 and Jackson, 7.

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Over the last eight years, the 2020VISION campaign has provided essential support for current and future students and faculty. This graphic illustrates the campaignâ€™s areas of focus, as well as school programs and community members impacted. The area on the far right identifies areas of future focus for the last four-year phase of the campaign.

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areas of future focus in the last 4-year phase of the campaign.

Renderings of campus facilities impacted by the campaign.

MISSION FORMATION CONFERENCES TECH TRAINING DE PAUL SCHOLAR PROGRAM I2 PROGRAM ROBOTICS PROGRAM

THEATER

PRACTICE FIELD

STUDENT LIFE CENTER

LIBRARY

SCIENCE CLASSROOMS

COMPUTER SCIENCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIO PRIVATE REHEARSAL SPACE THEATER ENHANCEMENTS PRACTICE FIELD ENHANCEMENTS WEIGHT ROOM ENHANCEMENTS FITNESS CENTER ENHANCEMENTS

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACES RENOVATION OF REMAINING CLASSROOMS

TUITION/PROGRAMS: $24M

TUITION/PROGRAMS: $40M

$46M

$75M

FACILITIES: $27M

FACILITIES: $20.5M

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DOMINIQUE

NEAL ’93

By Clarissa Mendiola

Major Neal and his proud parents.

ven halfway around the globe, the massive network of SHC alumni always seems close at hand. “When you grow up in the City and attend Catholic schools, what you get is a sense of community that follows you,” shares Major Dominique Neal ’93. During his tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2010, Major Dominique Neal ’93 discovered a fellow SHC alumnus was deployed at the same

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time. “Colonel Mike Flynn ’84 was the closest thing to a blood relative out there, having grown up in the same community of people that I grew up with.” Major Neal and Colonel Flynn were connected in more ways than one—not only did they share an alma mater, Colonel Flynn served as Major Neal’s physical education teacher in grammar school at Star of the Sea, and Major Neal went on to play foot-

Promoted to major by Colonel Mike Flynn ’84.

ball with Colonel Flynn’s nephew, Henry Flynn ’94 at SHC. The comfort of encountering a piece of home while stationed so far away from San Francisco was priceless for Major Neal, and he honored that connection by asking Mike to promote him to Major. “It was a truly humbling opportunity that I still think about often.” At SHC, Major Neal played football, and was a varsity track & field standout, garnering the WCAL championship in the 400m and 200m, eventually placing fourth in the CIF Regional Championships. Thanks to Instructor of English David Pardini ’80, Major Neal discovered a passion for English, eventually majoring in the subject at the United States Naval Academy. Instructor of Social Studies Richard Sansoe ’71 sparked Major Neal’s interest in modern history, and he lends much of his commitment to service to Rich’s influence. “Years later when I was serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, I sent Mr. Sansoe a note to let him know how he helped keep me in the military because his classes gave me a better perspective of what I was doing, and why.” Major Neal’s career spans two decades, countless awards, including the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation, three combat tours in Iraq, one combat tour in Afghanistan, and one post-Iraq tour in the fight against ISIL. Today, Major Neal serves as the Battalion Officer for the 3rd

Major Neal was a track & field standout, winning the WCAL title in both the 400 and 200 meters.

access to “ With challenging classes

of Marines as one of the most difficult moments of his career. “Our military training prepares us for the hardships of deployments and the strong and war. But stepping in front of my Marines for the first time as a moral compass SHC Second Lieutenant was the most provides, it was easy harrowing.” He remembers that moment, when at the age of 24, to grasp the USNA’s he led and trained a platoon of honor concept and more than 40 Marines for the first time. “These Marines came from the ethics of serving all walks of life, some older than as a military officer. me, from different parts of the country. I wasn’t the first platoon Light Armored Reconnaissance commander they had, or the last. I Battalion, “The Wolfpack.” In had to earn their trust and respect, his role as the executive officer, daily. Coming from school, I had he oversees staff planning and the technical knowledge, but they support for 1,000 Marines who are had the operational experience. I worldwide deployable. had to learn to listen and take in Major Neal has traveled the world what they had to offer. In order in selfless service of his country, in to accomplish any mission, you times of both peace and war. The need the trust and respect of your most challenging of his experiences Marines.” as an officer did not take place in Major Neal knew from an early age combat—instead he counts the that he wanted to attend a service first time he presented to a group academy. By the time he arrived at

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SHC, Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm were just beginning, and some of Major Neal’s closest mentors had careers in service. Football coaches Frank Lee ’76 and Mike Hallinan ’76 served in the San Francisco Police Department, and Mr. Wallace served as a Naval Reservist while teaching at SHC. “All of these experiences resonated with me, and my education at SHC provided me with the opportunity to attend USNA. With access to challenging classes and the strong moral compass SHC provides, it was easy to grasp the USNA’s honor concept and the ethics of serving as a military officer.” A commitment to your community and its legacy can be a powerful motivating factor when pursuing a life of service, so it’s no surprise that community ranks high on Major Neal’s priorities. “When you are thousands of miles away from home and you meet a fellow officer or Marine who went to your

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dominique neal (cont.) Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve. These are words that pave each SHC student’s path, and when our students enter the world beyond high school, they interpret and embody our motto in different ways. For Major Neal, Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve Talking with Major Neal, you get the sense that while his passion, hard work, dedication has specific meaning. “Take on every experience and commitment to service have contributed with an open mind, void of arrogance, willing to gain experience through learning, adapting and to his success as a military officer, his challenging yourself every day. Know that you will humility is possibly his most defining make mistakes as you strive to achieve success. characteristic. “I’m not into awards. If you With each rewarding experience, you must give ask any officer, medals and flare are not back and help those who come after you—serve what make you successful—it is the trust the community that worked so hard to provide you receive from the people with whom you the opportunities to flourish in this world.” you serve.” school, there is an immediate bond. People around you think that you’ve known each other your whole life as you talk about similar experiences growing up in the City.”

not into awards. “ I’m If you ask any officer, medals and flare are not what make you successful—it is the trust you receive from the people with whom you serve.

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Major Neal addresses Marine Corps recruits.

Major Neal with wife Vanessa Laquinte, MD

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

ver the last two centuries, Sacred Heart Cathedral has accumulated an incredible archive of historical objects, from awards and trophies to books, ledgers and furniture. We’re thrilled to share these mementos in our new feature, From the Archives.

Sixty-ﬁve years ago, SH suited up against rival SI at Kezar Stadium for the famed Bruce-Mahoney football game. After a dismal ﬁrst quarter, the Irish scored a touchdown in each subsequent period with what the San Francisco Chronicle described as “an impressive display of power.” The Fightin’ Irish won the game, 20-6, and this was the very ball in play that fall afternoon.

A Sacred Heart student enrollment ledger book from the last century, showing names, birth dates and enrollment and graduation dates. The oldest entry is a student enrolled in 1906.

From the school's trophy case, an award for St. Vincent's debate team, 1943. The event was sponsored by the St. Mary's College Department of Forensics.

SHC ROUNDTABLE

technology & education WHAT ARE THE GREATEST POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO EDUCATION OFFERED BY SOCIAL MEDIA?

CONVERSELY, WHAT ARE THE GREATEST POTENTIAL THREATS TO EDUCATION POSED BY SOCIAL MEDIA?

Lee: The greatest potential benefit to education offered by social media is the frequency that students use it. Schoology, our learning management system, is similar to a social media platform for school, and I think that it is a really effective learning tool for students.

Lee: I would say that social media can also be distracting. There is so much interesting information available, sometimes it’s hard to stay on task.

O’Neill: People are wired in a way that encourages them to seek information that confirms their beliefs. O’Neill: Learning is a social activity. As we have seen in this current Social media takes conversations presidential election, social media we have had on a small scale and can enable people to find commuenables us to have the same conver- nities of like-minded individuals sations on a very large scale. Social who then create, find, and share media has been used productiveinformation that simply confirms ly to organize vast numbers of their beliefs and biases. This underpeople to make political change, to mines critical thinking which is at participate in large group conversa- the heart of an educated mind. tions, and to participate in historic Ferrante: Although social media events. Based on this, the greatest has the ability to increase collabpotential benefit to education oration, it limits the amount of offered by social media is to partic- face-to-face interaction. There are ipate in various learning activities life lessons and social skills learned with people outside of our school when groups of people get together and with students from around the in person and social media tends to world in ways that would greatly lessen that human connection. enhance the experience and broadLOOKING BACK OVER YOUR en our understanding of people TIME AT SHC, DISCUSS everywhere. Perriard: One of the best things about social media is that it can offer interesting ways to collaborate and learn. Schoology is a great example of a social media tool that gives students the ability to communicate and collaborate with each other. We use Schoology to post in discussion groups and to comment on each other's work. YouTube is another tool used by teachers to help explain difficult concepts. Teachers create videos so we can watch them multiple times at home. 14

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HOW TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED.

Ferrante: The use of technology has become more sophisticated. The teacher use of technology has become more targeted, better integrated and more student centered. O’Neill: When I came to SHC, no students had laptops nor could they use phones or tablets in the classroom. There was essentially no wireless access to the Internet. We had our own servers to manage all our own email and Powerschool

We brought together a cross-section of SHC community members to offer their perspectives on technology and education in this new feature, SHC Roundtable.

and had an internal staff to support all the technology. Now our support team assists the people in the community rather than the hardware, which are all managed off-site. Digital technologies such as Schoology, Gmail, Google Apps for Education, BYOD, tablets, phones, and wireless access are everywhere on campus. Students and teachers now have almost unlimited access to information in essentially every form of media nearly instantly.

ACCORDING TO CURRENT BEST-PRACTICES IN EDUCATION, IS THERE AN ACCEPTED BALANCE BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL METHODS OF INSTRUCTION? Ferrante: There is no accepted balance although I think there is a recognition that a hybrid approach is the most effective. Also, allowing students to create their understanding of content using online tools seems to be the next area of growth. O’Neill: Given the rate of change in educational technology, best practices are still being developed. Even as a practice becomes accepted, new technologies and capabilities push practices to new places. As educators we look for ways to move from simply using technology as a substitute for existing practices, and finding ways to augment them, modify them, or redefine those practices to learning to new places. One thing to consider is that even as we (teachers, schools) try to find a new balance—a stable new status quo—the world

in which our graduates will be working continues to change and evolve incredibly quickly. Advances in machine learning and big data are transforming workplaces everywhere and promise to alter the way in which we work with computers. As educators we need to understand that the status quo is: increasingly rapid change in our understanding of our respective fields of study, our understanding of how people learn, and the technology that enables us to teach and learn.

DESCRIBE YOUR LEARNING STYLE. HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY HELP YOU? Lee: As a student, I am a "visual learner." For example, in math class, I learn best when I can see my teacher solve a problem first before attempting a practice problem on my own. Perriard: I am mainly a hands-on learner and technology helps me because it allows me to use online tools to help me study that are more interactive. For example, in physics we used online simulators which helped us to better understand concepts. I can’t think of an area of learning that doesn’t require technology.

IN WHAT WAYS IS SHC ON THE FOREFRONT OF INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION? Ferrante: SHC was an early adopter of educational technology. Our use of Schoology as a learning management system was probably one of the best choices we could have made going forward. A sizable number of our faculty have

OUR PANEL: JOAN O'NEILL Assistant Principal for Academics developed creative and innovative ways to engage students using technology. I believe our faculty is extremely competitive amongst Bay Area schools in this regard. Lee: So many teachers are moving away from physical handouts and older methods to using tools within Schoology. A great example is when I took Honors Algebra as a freshman. My teacher, Mr. Ferrante, incorporated technology into our daily lessons by having a flipped-classroom. We did math on websites such as IXL, and learned how to input equations into a Google Document. I never expected to use technology in this way while learning, but Mr. Ferrante taught me how it was possible and beneficial to use technology in math class. O’Neill: There are two important ways in which SHC is leading. One is through the sophisticated way in which we use Google Apps for Education. The level of collaboration and sharing that this software enables allows students to work together in new ways and learn how to rapidly iterate their work. We have been working with Google apps for more than four years and the sophistication of how we use the software continues to grow. Second, Schoology enables us to move beyond simply posting homework online. Schoology has evolved into a digital teaching platform that enables SHC to blend online and in-class work in new ways. Because students can watch videos, read documents, discuss ideas and concepts, and share work on the Schoology platform, it serves as a bridge for teachers between class meeting times and can make our time in class more collaborative and productive. Perriard: In my algebra class freshman year we learned how to integrate technology and education. We used online tools such as screencasts, Piktochart, Thinglink, and Desmos to create and solve math problems. This was a great way to use technology in the classroom.

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR SHC IN TERMS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MOVING FORWARD? Ferrante: My hope is that we continue to empower our students by familiarizing them with the digital world; allowing them to not only consume information, but create, analyze and collaborate so they become more informed and better citizens. O’Neill: The historical approach to educating students was based on a mass-production factory model which focused on education on a mass scale. Digital technologies offer the promise of moving from this model to a far more personalized model in which students’ capabilities, experiences, and interests play a much larger role in their day-to-day activities. Just as our interaction with digital media in nearly every area (books, movies, games, websites, etc.) are personalized to our interests and tastes, our learning activities will be more carefully curated to our interests, our level of understanding, and our current capabilities. With teachers typically working with more than 100 students, we will need technologies that enable them to offer personalized learning and assessment on a larger scale than is currently possible. An example of this today are digital games in which players get feedback on nearly all elements of the game from time spent on each level, number of achievements, areas of strength and areas of weakness. A similar level of student engagement and personalized feedback is possible, and that is my hope for the future of educational technology at SHC.

VITO FERRANTE Director of Educational Technology

CORRINE PERRIARD '19 Sophomore, De Paul Scholar

PAUL LEE '19 Sophomore

Perriard: I hope that SHC continues to teach students in ways that prepare them for the future, and this means always staying up-todate on new technologies.

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Nate Ngo â€™06 (above, fifth from right) celebrates the US men's volleyball bronze medal victory.

ver the course of the last century and a half, students and alumni from Sacred Heart Cathedral have left an indelible mark on the landscape of high school athletics in the Bay Area and throughout the country. SHC athletes have captured state and national prep titles, have gone on to win NCAA crowns, and continue to compete at the highest levels in college and professional athletics. Many are immortalized in professional halls of fame. This past summer, the SHC community celebrated a new achievement: four alumni competed and coached in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the most SHC alumni athletes to ever compete in a single Olympics.

Nate (middle right) charted statistics during matches and helped develop game strategy based on analytic data.

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Irene Gardner ’03

Danny Barrett ’08 wreaking havoc on the pitch.

Shannon Rowbury ’02 ran in her third-straight Olympics in the 1500 meters, Danny Barrett ’08 started for the US men’s rugby sevens team, Nate Ngo ’06 served as technical coordinator for US men’s volleyball, and Kevin Doherty ’95 served on the coaching team for Jenny Arthur, an individual competitor on the US women’s weightlifting team. While medals proved elusive for most of our alumni-athletes, the dedication and performance of these individuals in Brazil illustrated hard lessons about competition that reflect our values and philosophy as a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic preparatory school.

and then came the call, “out of the blue,” as Nate remembers, from the US National Men’s team, recruiting him for their coaching staff. “When I started out, never in a million years did I think I’d go to the Olympics,” Nate reflects. “When you work hard and treat people with kindness, it goes a long way.”

A medal favorite, the US men’s volleyball team struggled out of the gate at the Olympics, lost their first two matches and barely escaped pool play. They advanced into the elimination rounds after resounding wins in their next three matches. They eventually surrendered a massive lead At SHC, Nate played volleyball and served as the and lost to Italy in the semifinals, but rebounded setter for the first and only WCAL champion boys with a huge comeback win over Russia to secure the bronze medal. volleyball team. During his time on Ellis Street, Nate nurtured dual passions: volleyball and math. Undeniably amongst SHC’s all-time greatest With aspirations to become an educator, he even athletes, medal favorite Shannon Rowbury ’02 instructed a section of calculus for one week as came up a half-step short in her quest to become his Senior Seminar Project. Later at California the first American woman to win an Olympic Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, he medal in the 1500m. Shannon placed fourth, with discovered a way to combine his love of math and teammate Jenny Simpson taking home the hisvolleyball—he coached the girls’ club team and toric first American bronze medal, a bitter irony served as the statistics manager for the Division I for all those who have followed Shannon’s career girls team. over the years. Nevertheless, Shannon did not This marriage of Nate’s passions allowed his career to flourish, and after graduation, he was recruited to serve on the coaching staff at the University of Nebraska, where he also attended graduate school. While at UN, Nate accepted a new coaching job at the University of Portland

stop to lick her wounds after the Olympics—she went on to break another American record a few weeks later in the 5000m. The day after the 1500m race in Rio, Shannon made a cameo appearance via live video stream at SHC’s 2016-17 academic year opening assembly

Just outside looking in on the Olympic games was Irene Gardner ’03, who was one of the last women cut from the US women’s rugby sevens team. Gardner, who has played on the club level since playing at the University of California at Berkeley and for the US national team in international competition for several years, is proud of her performance despite coming up just short of the summer games. “You have to look at it and say, I poured everything into it that I possibly could and when you look back on it, there are no regrets. No ‘what if ’s’.” she said. “I’m proud to have put it out there and proud of my experience. And all the focus for me turned towards my teammates who were selected. We’d all been competing against each other but the bigger picture is that you’re all supporting the program—Team USA.”

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shc olympians (cont.) alongside SHC Track & Field and Cross Country coach Andy Chan. Chan also served as Shannon’s coach throughout her years at SHC. She greeted the entire student body by saying, “Of course I wanted to talk to my family!” Shannon shared that while she trained for soccer and Irish dancing as a young SHC student, she discovered her true love: running. Shannon’s message to her SHC family was simple, “Wherever you are, no matter where you start from, the sky’s the limit!” Former SHC football star Danny Barrett ’08 served as a key player on the US men’s rugby sevens team, starting all five games and providing a physical force throughout the tournament. He scored four tries

Q & A:

I want to develop the young men both on and off the court. On the court: improve team continuity, relationships and skill-development. Off the court: give back to the community and participate in workshops for developmental growth.

Our new boys varsity basketball coach, Sean MacKay, stopped by campus to give us fans a chance to get to know him. WHAT'S YOUR BASKETBALL BACKGROUND AS A PLAYER AND COACH?

WHAT LED YOU TO SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL? I love San Francisco, and I know SHC well from my time at St. Francis. It’s a great school. The opportunity and challenge of coaching in the WCAL is exciting too. ASIDE FROM COACHING, WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION? I co-own a trucking company in Oakland. WHO ARE YOUR COACHING IDOLS? 18

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We celebrate all alumni athletes who competed in the games—those who had the rare opportunity to stand on the podium, and those who came close. It is an honor to have witnessed their growth from wide-eyed freshmen navigating the halls of SHC for the first time, to world-renowned athletes bringing their Lasallian Vincentian values to Rio and beyond.

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR?

Sean MacKay

I played all four years at St. Francis High School and one year at De Anza College. After school, I went back to coaching and was at St. Francis for two years and then at San Leandro for eight (with five as head coach). Most recently, I was an assistant coach at San Jose City College for three years.

overall, and after they went just 1-2 in pool play he led the team to dominating wins over the host, Brazil, and Spain to claim ninth place at the Olympics. This was the inaugural appearance of sevens in the Olympics, and the first appearance for rugby since the 1924 games.

In my career, there are just three: Steve Filios (former St. Francis head coach) for his ability to build relationships with players and get them to support team concepts while sending his message in a calm and understanding demeanor. Todd Peterson (former Foothill College head coach, former San Leandro coach) for his ability to communicate with administration and the community, as well as to build relationships with college coaches to help secure basketball scholarships out of high school. Percy Carr (San Jose City College head coach) for holding players accountable, installing discipline, treating all players equally and for upholding the values of coaching to aid in the growth of young men versus a strictly winning mentality.

HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY? My philosophy is to be fair, firm and honest, and to work to get the most out of each player in the context of the team. WHAT GAMES ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON? Every game on the schedule is going to be a battle, but leading this program against Saint Ignatius in the Bruce-Mahoney game will be exciting! HOW WOULD YOU SAY THE STYLE OF PLAY IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IS EVOLVING? With the Steph Curry phenomenon, there is a greater interest in shooting more 3s. I have been out of high school coaching for the last three years, but I see many more attempted. When I played

in the WCAL in the early 90s, there were probably 4-5 attempts per game max and we are now seeing close to 15-20 attempts per game. WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU LOOK FOR AND ENCOURAGE IN YOUR PLAYERS? Coachability, honesty, team mentality and commitment. WHAT ROLE DO YOU THINK THE FANS AND PARENTS HAVE IN THE GAMES? The student body is a sixth man on the floor. It’s great to have the spirit and support on your side. HOW WILL THE TEAM ENGAGE IN SERVICE THIS YEAR? In September, Women’s Inc. came to campus for an interactive workshop with the team about domestic abuse, respecting women and healthy relationships. We hope to be involved in more community service and other schoolwide service opportunities as the year goes on. The Fightin’ Irish tip-off the season December 3 against James Logan High School at home. The full schedule, roster, team photos and more will be available on SHCathletics.com. Follow us on Twitter @ SHCathletics for up-to-the-minute scores, news and more.

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girls TENNIS The tennis team extended their streak of finishing the season at or above .500 to five straight seasons with an 11-11 record. The Irish needed a win in their final match to reach .500 and pulled it off with a dominating sweep over Presentation. Four-year varsity star Alex Bass McBride ’17 had an excellent season for the Irish and played as the team’s No. 1 singles player throughout the year.

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Both the boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the CCS Championships with excellent performances at the WCAL Finals. The girls team was led all season by Second-Team All-WCAL runner Carolyn Scott ’17. Carolyn finished 14th at WCAL Finals and broke 20 minutes on the tough course, improving upon a pair of 19th place finishes at the first two WCAL meets. Chloe Poon ’19 may be more responsible than anyone for the Irish reaching the qualifying team time for CCS after running the race of her young career! The boys were led at the WCAL Finals by a pair of underclassmen, Massi Donati ’20 (18th) and Charlie Strella ’19 (22nd). Massi ran the fastest time by a freshman in the league, and his 16:29 is a freshman school record at Crystal Springs for the Irish. The boys team time of 84:03 is the second-fastest in school history on any course! The boys varsity team will graduate only #3-man Nate Lara ’17 and will return six of the other seven WCAL Finals competitors. Although the girls team will lose their top runner in Carolyn and another varsity stalwart in Jodi Mar ’17, five of the seven varsity runners will return, including four sophomores.

Football finished 2-8 (1-6) on the year with both wins coming in big games for the Irish. SHC reclaimed possession of the Stanfel Cup with a dominating 33-6 performance over Archbishop Riordan. The team also won its season opener on the road at Terra Nova, the second win in two years against the Tigers and the third straight going back to 2013. The Irish played one of the toughest schedules in California according to MaxPreps, including five of the top seven, and seven of the top 15 ranked teams in the Central Coast Section. Quarterback Will Irons ’18 emerged as a force for the Irish and his return next year, along with several other key players on both sides of the ball bode well for the continued growth of the program.

girls GOLF Girls golf took huge strides this season including sweeping Presentation for the first time in school history and having two golfers score under-90 at the WCAL finals (Shauna Eng ’17 and Kayla Choy ’18). Both Shauna and Kayla were named Second Team All-WCAL. Shauna earned a spot in the CCS Championships, where she shot an 81 to place tied for 35th. Although the team will lose their top golfer this year, they return their #2, #3 and #4 golfers in Kayla, Alexa Weaver ’20 and Nara Han ’19 who was awarded AllWCAL Honorable Mention.

Volleyball finished the regular season 25-6, including tournament wins in the East County Invitational, Serve It Up Tournament and Spikefest II. The team dominated Valley Christian in the opening round of the WCAL playoffs before losing in the semifinals to top-seeded Archbishop Mitty in four sets. The team was seeded 5th in the inaugural CCS Open Division playoffs and pulled off an upset to avenge an earlier loss to St. Francis, and was ultimately defeated in the semifinals by Archbishop Mitty. The Open Division berth earned the team a spot in State tournament (which they have not missed in over a decade). The team was led by All-WCAL honorees Tiffany Wong ’17 (First Team), Sophia Plett ’17 (Second Team), Bella Dominici ’17 (Honorable Mention) and Kelly Gallagher ’95 Memorial Spirit Award winner, Jennifer Ryan ’17 (Honorable Mention).

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By Clarissa Mendiola

ach year, SHC graduates are accepted into colleges and universities across the country and abroad. From the University of California and State University of California systems to East Coast Ivy League schools, from local community colleges to top universities in Europe, from visual and performing arts colleges to leading schools in scientific research, SHC students bring their unique gifts and Lasallian Vincentian values wherever they land after graduation. Before they embark upon the next phase of their educational journeys, however, they have four years of growth and exploration to accomplish here at SHC. How do our students make their way from high school freshmen to college freshmen? While each individual student’s path may be completely different, one fact remains: SHC’s faculty and staff are dedicated to guiding students, promoting college readiness, and demystifying the college admissions process.

Counseling & College Advising In the ninth grade, students are paired with a counselor with whom they remain connected throughout their entire four years at SHC. As juniors, in addition to their dedicated counselor, students are then paired with a college advisor, who offers support specifically in the area of college admissions. This model has proven incredibly effective, as Director of Counseling & College Advising Dr. Helen Hollis describes, “Counselors make sure students are on track so that when they are assigned college advisors junior year, they begin from a place of success. From a counseling perspective, the model has worked great. This year, we will implement both counselor and college advisor evaluations to ensure we are sufficiently meeting student needs.”

An Early Start College advisor Ramiro Flores and a student share a lighter moment.

While students receive a dedicated college advisor in their junior year, education around the college admissions process for students and their families begins much earlier. SHC’s college advising team offers information sessions for each grade level, starting in the ninth grade. Just as SHC freshmen are settling into their new lives as high school students, they are encouraged to begin

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thinking about college in ways relevant to their grade level. College Advisor Giulietta Aquino shares, “For our freshmen, we touch upon testing, applications, and a general overview of the process, but really our overall message is: do well and pursue your passions.” During this first year of high school, college advisors ask students to explore their interests and to consider how their interests may inform the way they approach their college applications. Hollis adds, “Ninth grade should be about enjoying high school—have fun and find out who you are as a learner. Students should aim to get the best grades they can, because it will have an impact on what classes they can take as they proceed through their four years at SHC.”

Virtual Advisor With technology on their side, today’s SHC students also have a virtual college advisor in the form of the web-based college application platform Naviance. Naviance provides tools that help identify learning styles, translate interests into potential majors, illustrate how a student may appear to college admissions teams, and much more. All students create Naviance accounts as freshmen, and as sophomores they use the platform’s career exploration assessments to help articulate their interests and brainstorm careers that might serve those interests. This is the time when college advisors also begin to utilize SHC’s learning management system, Schoology, as a tool to share college-related information and opportunities.

College advisors connect personally with SHC students continuously throughout their time at school.

visiting college reps are the individuals who will read applications from this region, so it’s great for students to attend these sessions and interact with them.” SHC’s college advisors agree that visiting college campuses is a vital component of selecting the best fit for each student. College Advisor Ramiro Flores shares, “Browsing college websites, reading their viewbooks and talking to admissions representatives is like watching a highlight reel.” Director of Student Support Services & Piro Program Andrew Callery elaborates, “Visiting schools gives students an opportunity to get a feel for the place and imagine themselves there.”

pool, or to help ensure proper placement. But there is a growing trend of colleges adapting a test-optional application, where students decide whether or not they want to submit their standardized test scores. According to a recent New York Times article, nearly 50% of top-tier liberal arts colleges, and a growing number of large research universities, no longer require tests. As of this fall, FairTest indicates that more than 880 accredited colleges and universities have adapted a test-optional application.

Aquino shares, “Many schools are asking themselves, what do numbers really say about a student? For example, there are many studies linking lower test scores to socio-economic class, which may not always be representative To this end, SHC’s college advising team hosts several college tours each year: California in the of a student’s abilities.” Many test-optional fall, and the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast in the Visiting schools gives students an spring.

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As college admissions deadlines approach for the rising senior class, college advising holds several summer workshops including personal statement sessions with college admissions representatives. The college application case study workshops, also offered during the summer, are perhaps the most constructive sessions offered in recent years. Students and parents work together in evaluating hypothetical prospective students based on a detailed dossier. College By junior year, college advising begins to ramp admissions representatives are onsite to offer up starting with the assignment of specific college advisors to each student. Juniors receive their perspectives, helping to unmask the evaluation process. two weeks of focused college admissions preparation in their ethics classes and personal statement practice in their English classes. On campus, our advising team organizes college visits where students can learn more about particular schools and connect with admissions For seniors, the question arises every applicarepresentatives. This fall alone, more than 100 tion season. Everyone wants to know, “How did colleges from across the country visited SHC, you do on your SATs?” Many colleges use stanincluding Columbia, Yale and Johns Hopkins dardized test scores to help confirm a student’s universities. Aquino shares, “Oftentimes, the academic record, to help sort the applicant

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opportunity to get a feel for the place and imagine themselves there.

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Andrew Callery Director of Student Support Services & Piro Program

schools invite students to submit a graded test, paper or project reflective of their interests and abilities. While at first glance, test-optional may seem like an easier route, it is really an alternative route—where other factors are more closely examined and evaluated.

Doing the Math As the cost of higher education continues to rise, more and more students incorporate cost into the equation when selecting schools. According to the Institute for College Access & Success, seven in 10 seniors who graduated from both public and nonprofit colleges in 2015

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held an average of $30,100 in student loan debt. In 2012, student loan debt on a national level exceeded the $1 trillion mark, which can be a harrowing figure for students about to begin their college careers.

Putting it all Together

The college advising support SHC students receive doesn’t stop with their counselors and advisors. Our dedicated instructors all contribute to the SHC student’s overall readiness for higher education. “Our teachers are incredible mentors to students. As I read their letters of recommendation, it’s very clear that instructors know their students well, that they care about their well-being and their success,” shares Aquino. Deb Tomaszewski, parent of SHC alumnus and current Cornell University sophomore Matt Tomaszewski ’15, praises SHC for aiding in her son’s development, “I feel very fortunate to have had Matt go to Sacred Heart Cathedral. He was completely prepared for the academic rigor that awaited him at Cornell. SHC brought out the best in Matt. My goal for him when choosing a high school was to find a school that could do that for him—really bring him into his own and make him into the best version of himself.”

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SHC college advisors encourage families to research schools that are a good fit in terms of academics, campus culture, interests, career goals, and finances. “Students can look for schools that meet 100% need, meaning if a student has a demonstrated need of $30,000 over the course of their education, a school that meets 100% need will work with the student to create a package that will cover the remaining cost with grants, scholarships, and work-study.” Flores adds, “Most university websites include a college cost estimator to help determine the cost of an education at that particular institution.”

We asked our College Advisors to share what they consider to be the most important tasks SHC students can do as they prepare for the college application process. Here’s what they had to say: ANDREW CALLERY Director of Student Support Services & Piro Program, College Advisor

KNOW YOURSELF Use the assessments in Naviance to uncover your career interests, learning style and strengths. This will help you narrow in on a college and a major that will best suit you.

PRACTICE GOOD COMMUNICATION Talk to your teachers when you need extra help, meet regularly with your counselor and college advisor, and keep your parents/guardians informed about what is going on in your life. Good communications skills are highly correlated with student success in college.

CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND SCHOOLOGY AT LEAST ONCE EVERY DAY Every day, counselors, college advisors, and even colleges will send important information about college-related opportunities and deadlines. This is how you will stay up-to-date on college visits, ways to improve your personal statements, and after applications are submitted, what other materials your prospective schools may need from you. Too often students overlook their emails and miss crucial information—colleges expect students to maintain regular email viewing and responding habits.

TRY ON FOR SIZE Have you ever bought a pair of shoes online or from a catalog, and when they arrived they didn’t fit as you expected? It’s the same with selecting a college—it’s important to visit schools and try them on. Visiting schools gives students an opportunity to get a feel for the place and imagine themselves there. Every tour guide is different, so try not to shape your view of a school based on a guided tour alone. Approach current students and ask them questions. Are they happy with their decision? If not, why? College is a huge investment of time and money, so it’s crucial to find the right fit. You deserve it!

GIULIETTA AQUINO

DO YOUR RESEARCH

HELEN HOLLIS, PhD

College Advisor

Once you have a sense of your priorities, begin collecting information about colleges that might fit you. You often get a better sense of what you want when you compare and contrast potential colleges. Your college advisor is a fantastic resource for information about online resources, well-respected guidebooks, local college fairs, and college visits at SHC.

Director of Counseling & Advising

BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE Learn about different types of institutions and consider attending a college beyond your comfort zone.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF Take challenging courses and earn grades that reflect your knowledge of the subject.

FOLLOW YOUR INTERESTS Get involved in activities that interest you and step into a leadership role.

WORD OF MOUTH Talk to people you admire and ask them about their college experience.

PUT THE PREP IN PREPARATORY Prepare for standardized tests.

RAMIRO FLORES College Advisor

ASK DIFFICULT QUESTIONS Remember that you are a work-in-progress and college is an opportunity to grow and change. The college application process is an experience in self-discovery. With nearly 3,000 four-year colleges in this country, you should ask yourself difficult questions about your goals, values, educational philosophy and interests in order to find the right match. It’s not easy, but if you are willing to look closely at yourself, you’ll find the college for you.

NAVIANCE TOOLS One of the tough facts about college admissions is that some are much more difficult to get into than others. Naviance is a terrific resource to assess which colleges can be considered foundation schools, matches, and academic reaches. Eight years of SHC student data within Naviance can illustrate how you might compare to students who have applied in the past.

DO YOUR VERY BEST Strive to earn the highest grades possible in each ninth through twelfth grade course pursued. In addition to showcasing a strong grade point average, high grades allow access to AP and Honors classes at SHC.

PUSH THE ENVELOPE Challenge oneself with a rigorous and strong schedule of classes.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

The best way to learn about a campus is to visit. Start with local colleges, eat in the cafeteria, read the student paper, take a campus tour. Browsing college websites, reading their viewbooks and talking to admissions representatives is like watching a highlight reel. Visiting the campus, though, is like watching the first 20 minutes of the movie—it might not give you the whole picture, but you will have an idea of what to expect.

Stay involved in cocurricular activities that assist in developing new skills and perspectives. Cocurricular and employment experiences also help colleges get to know who you are beyond grades and test scores.

DO THE MATH It’s never too early for your family to use a college cost estimator, often called a net price calculator on university websites. These calculators can give you an idea of the total cost of an education at that particular institution, and whether or not you might be eligible to receive merit or need-based aid. The FAFSA4caster is another great resource that is an early eligibility estimator to help your family plan ahead.

SUMMER FUN Take advantage of interesting and challenging summer research, internships, employment and academic opportunities.

PERFECT FIT Throughout high school, visit a variety of college campuses in a variety of locations to begin identifying good-fit colleges. This will prove invaluable when constructing and finalizing a list of colleges to which you will apply.

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1948 Nearly 100 alumni and community members gathered at Capurro's Restaurant this past October to honor former Sacred Heart Football Coach Bill Henneberry for his countless years of service and to commemorate the 1965 Sacred Heart Football Team. The Henneberry family is very proud of Bill's accomplishments and the hundreds of student-athletes he has influenced. Classes from 1956-2007 were represented for this special occasion. Thank you, Jerry Sobeck ’69 for organizing the celebration

1952 2 Author Charles Markee is

releasing his book, Otherworld Tales: The Ultimate Battle, the third in his series. The books are available on Amazon and in many independent bookstores.

1953 Norman Saucedo received the 3 first Santa Clara County La Raza Lawyers Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is designed to recognize an attorney whose practice over a considerable period of time promoted the pro-

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fessional advancement, economic interests, and social dignity of the  Marylene Camenzuli Hispanic and Latino community Williams and JoAnne in Santa Clara County. Norman Montalto-Krueger have remained served as a trial lawyer for 43 years friends all this time. The two have specializing in medical malpractice. traveled many places together, one of their most memorable trips took place in 2013 when they walked 75 Carol LaFrance Hunter celebrated miles of the Camino de Santiago two very important events this past in Spain. They had such a fabulous August—her 80th birthday, and the experience, they walked another release and book signing for Retail 75 miles of that trail in France Murders, her first book in a series. last year. This October they will Carol worked in the County of explore the Route of the Maya in Sonoma accounting department Guatemala. for almost 20 years. She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, Wayne. They have five children (four living), five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. When she’s not writing, Carol and Wayne enjoy cruising in their 1966 TR-4A Triumph.

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right: retired SHC comptroller Wayne Henderson ’69, retired SFUSD administrator Rich Henderson ’63, artist Bruce Henderson ’64, and retired SFFD fireman Gerry Henderson ’69.

1965 After living in Hawaii for 40 years Rosanna Boy Evers and her husband moved to Florida last year to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They took 5 months to drive across the country with their two Dobermans.

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1956 Catherine Colebrissi De Martini retired seven years ago and moved to a small community in Rodeo, California. She is a member of the Saint Vincent De Paul Society at Saint Patrick’s and volunteers at a local grammar school. Catherine also serves as the volunteer field ombudsman in Contra Costa County.

SATURDAY, JANUARY ,  Mark your calendar for the SHC Annual Crab Dinner to be held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 201! All family and friends of SHC are welcome (21 and over). The evening will include cocktails, appetizers, a festive family-style dinner with fresh Dungeness crab, raﬄe prizes, live student performances, and dancing.

Visit shcp.edu to register.

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FRANCIS NERNEY ’42

Shepherds of the North Sea (edited from original article printed in AIR CLASSICS) Francis Hindshaw Nerney ’42 was just 20 years old that Good Friday in 1945 when he bailed North Sea water from a crippled US Army rescue aircraft: a rescuer praying to be rescued. Francis Nerney, one of twelve children, graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1942, where he played baseball for three years. In late December of that year, he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Jerome, and his twin brother, Alan ’42, and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. Francis served as member of the flight crew of an amphibian rescue aircraft assigned to patrol the English Channel and North Sea. The crew, Teamwork 71, named the aircraft Sophisticat, which was emblazoned on the fuselage above a pin-up model painting and the names of the crew members. After a long stretch of uneventful combat patrols, an order came to intercept a damaged aircraft returning from a daylight raid on Nazi submarine pens at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The damaged aircraft was reported as having three of its four engines out at 16,000 feet, losing altitude at 800 feet per minute. Sophisticat was out for a scheduled inspection, so Teamwork 71 flew in a borrowed aircraft, Going My Way. The crew spotted the damaged aircraft, Heavenly Body and followed it down awaiting its crash. When the Heavenly Body and its crew hit the water, the rear half of the plane broke off, launching over the front half. Half of the crew did not survive the landing. Sergeant Nerney could see the remaining crew in the front half of the plane, dumping machine guns and equipment overboard. Going My Way made a bouncing-water landing with 12-foot swells 100 feet from the down-plane’s oil slick. The hard landing knocked out electrical and radio power and caused extensive damage causing the plane to take on water. The crew’s attempts to operate Going My Way in a rough sea worsened matters and soon they decided it was safer to cut the engines and drift looking for possible survivors. At this point, Sergeant Nerney was ordered to climb out of the port fuselage blister, make his way across the wing and down to the port wing tip float, as the crew had practiced in calm Gulf of Mexico waters. Nerney only made it halfway before the co-pilot demanded, “Get back in the plane, damn you, Frank!” Soon, Teamwork 71 was able to retrieve Technical Sergeant Shepard L. Miller and Staff Sergeant William P. Brigham on two successful passes. Visit https://goo.gl/qDgaJ3 to read the entire story by Dennis Michael Nerney, San Francisco native and Archbishop Riordan High School alumnus.

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15 Lauren Porter O'Neill her husband, Matt, welcomed and her husband, James, as partner and executive Cathy, spent two weeks their first child, Joshua, this past welcomed their first child, Liam traveling in France, culminating in president at Rabin Martin, a global Father’s Day. Michael O'Neill, this past March. th health strategy firm based in New their 48 Anniversary celebration Liam's proud godfather is Lauren's York. A trusted advisor for the together at the top of the Eiffel brother John Porter ’02, and the firm’s clients in the life sciences inTower in Paris. adoring grandparents are Jeff Pordustry, she leads a growing team in 13 Since graduation, ter ’72 and Sharon Porter. 7 Al Ramon is seen above addressing the full spectrum of the Sara Atienza Luong completed with his wife, Lady Jane, in access to medicines challenge. Kate a Fulbright Scholarship in China, attendance at a family wedding previously served as deputy press climbed to the summit of Mount this summer. secretary with the New York City Kilimanjaro, earned a master's 16 Gina Rosales recently Campaign Finance Board. Kate degree in education from Stanford founded her own event has also consulted for Think-21, a University, and married her high planning company called Make renewable energy product develop- school sweetheart, Tat Luong. it Mariko (makeitmariko.com) 8 Ben Metzker and his wife, Emily Via Cava Metzker, ment start-up, and has worked for Sara serves as one of the lead producing weddings, nonprofit welcomed their daughter Isabella Jay a number of law firms as well as a researchers for the Ready to Learn and arts events in San Francisco. this past May. The proud parents national NGO focused on consum- initiative at WestEd Science, Math Clarissa Meily Bukhan serves as are thrilled beyond words. They er product safety. Engineering & Technology Program. the strategic partner development live in Denver, Colorado, where The initiative promotes early manager for Google Analytics. Ben serves as the vice president of learning and school readiness, the enterprise and agency division with a focus on children from Priscilla Carreon lives in at Native Rank. 10 low-income families. Torrance, California, with 6 Dan Whooley and his wife,

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Tobe Thomas is seen above showing his Irish pride from 33,000 feet in the air.

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2006 17 Liz Pino Gomes married

Bellarmine alumnus, Garrett Gomes, this past June at Saint Paul’s in San Francisco. Her sisters Bonnie ’08 and Grace ’11 served as bridesmaids. They recently bought a house in San Mateo and enjoy their new city. Liz works as an elementary school teacher in Mountain View. She's sad to have missed the big 10-year reunion, but looks forward to seeing everyone at the 20-year reunion!

Joey Williams traveled to San Ignacio, Belize, where he watched locals play instruments and dance as part of the Garifuna culture. Highlights include caving in Actun Tunichil Muknal, where ancient Mayan skeletons remain from 200 AD.

2010 20 Jacob Wells is a second-year

seminarian for the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. He has studied at International Seminary in Florence, Italy, and received the cassock and tonsure this past July.

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crowned Miss Greater Bay Area 2017 USA this past June. She will now represent the Bay Area in the Miss California USA pageant this December.

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volleyball for Dominican University, was named PacWest Libero of the Year and has set school records for Dominican. 18 Liana Louie and Franco Finn ’95 She led the PacWest in digs per set (5.86) and was 18th in NCAA DII in volunteered at Jeremy Affeldt’s Cedigs per set. lebrity Bartending Bash benefiting st Generation Alive at 21 Amendment. Lawrence Yu currently serves as student body president at Dominican University of California.

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2014O) 23 Ciara Duggan won a solo dancing medal at the 2016 Irish Dance World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. She is also a cast member of the Kerry Records Dance Troupe and will be dancing in their 2017 tour.

SOCCER Join us at the Alumni Soccer Game on

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016 FROM 12:30–2:30 PM Fightin’ Irish Boys Varsity soccer will suit up against SHC alumni on the practice field. Stay after the game for a social in the Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center Dining Hall. Admission is complimentary.

Visit shcp.edu/alumnigames to register.

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CELEBRATORY GIVING

Celebratory Giving Program Listed on the following pages are the names of SHC community members’ family, friends and loved ones who are listed in SHC’s Book of Remembrance. Brother Ron Gallagher, FSC, PhD, the Christian Brothers and the Daughters of Charity offer prayers and Masses for the special intentions requested in honor of members of our school community each month. Please remember them in your prayers. This list reflects contributions made from April 16, 2016 through September 15, 2016.

IN HONOR Alexis Grace Carter Julia Barron Max Chan ’16 Graduation Shirley Murakami Stefan Henze Eliana Telles Cyrus Kon ’71 2016 Hall of Fame Member Melinda Pulizzano-Moorley ’71 & Phil Moorley Catrina Maguire ’20 George Gleeson ’87 Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall Ramsey Raher ’94 Marleni & Porfirio Quintano Diana Bohn The Regan Family Eleanor Marsh Ryker Rush Sarah Rush Jose Salgado Claudia Mezzera Ivy Thedog Cc Sofronas & Stan Ades Gustavo Torres, Jr. ’06 Laura Bertone

IN MEMORY Theresa Acosta Clara Joost John Moriarty Dolores Petty Mary Agosta Diane Zagorites Helio Aguinaga Stella & Scott Bialous

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Marilia Aguinaga Stella & Scott Bialous Harvey Anderson ’74 Bob King Winifred Anderson Bob King Janet & James Phillips Leonard Asiano Michelle & Joe Asiano Luz Austria Melissa Galbadores Henry Azcona Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Alan Banks Norm Horn ’65 Edward Barrientos Bruno Zambonin ’56 & Lois Zambonin Daniel Beattie ’53 SHC Community Brian Beliso ’00 SHC Community Dick Blanchard Don DeMeyer ’53 Rich Bona Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Donald Bongi Patrick Cirby ’88 Eunice Bowles Barb Axel Stephen Butler Elaine Butler Jesse Callejas ’03 Sal Callejas ’73 & Lucy Callejas George Campana Carol & David Inocencio Adolph Capurro ’49 Sandra & Rocco Gulli Virginia & Ted Plant

Bonnie Cassinelli Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Betty Castagnola Dolores & David Canepa Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Bob Mohr Joan Rivera Mohr Gianni Cauteruccio Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Doramay Cirimelli SHC Community Betty Cole Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Clyde Cournale ’44 Amore Real Estate, Inc. Quentin and Mara Kopp Foundation John Gray ’50 & Carol Gray Diane & Rich Jensen Florence Morris Ed O’Connor ’44 & Ofelia O’Connor Louise & Jim Rainey Edward Regan Sandra Russo John Schindler ’71 & Anne Marie Schindler Marty Coyne Dennis Callaghan ’71 & Carol Callaghan Edward Crosetti ’51 SHC Community Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Rich Scramaglia ’51 & Joyce Scramaglia Ed Summerville ’50 & Marjorie Summerville John Walsh ’51 & Audrey Walsh Patrick D’Arcy Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65

James DeVincenzi Barbara Bozzini Corbelli ’54 Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Kevin Devine ’66 Laura & Peter Van Zandt, II John Dineen ’60 Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Carmen Dominguez Lorraine Baptista Tom Doonan ’57 Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Rose O’Leary Tom Dowd, Jr. ’54 Peter Balestreri ’54 & Arlene Balestreri Ron Domingues ’54 & Joan Domingues Fred Fegan ’65 & Karen Fegan Ron Elias Howard Powleson ’51 & Joanne Powleson Donald Engeln Ken Gandolfo ’70 Jean Epstein-Pricipe Law Office of Frank Passaglia Emily Farrah Joseph Essaff ’51 & Rose Essaff Josephine Ferraro Rachele Ferraro & Marc Michaelson Lindy Ferraro Rachele Ferraro & Marc Michaelson Mimi Fewer Florence Morris Rev. Francis Filice ’39 Carol Brown Martin James Finnegan Katie Finnegan Ray Fitzpatrick ’49 SHC Community Steve Flores ’55

SHC Community Bobby Flynn Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Monsignor John Foudy John Moriarty Pat Orey Kelly Gallagher ’95 Margi & Doug Beima Justin Garcia James Potts Mario Garzona ’87 SHC Community Leone Fontaine Germenis ’53 Ginger Fontaine ’54 Carole Giles Ken Gandolfo ’70 Robert Gisslow Mary Ely Peggy Glennon Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Martha Godden Judith Wagner Elena Granelli Theresa Siragusa Pat West Gerard Gray SHC Community Raymond Greene ’52 Ed Summerville ’50 & Marjorie Summerville

Roxana Griggs Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Josephine Buitrago Harris ’50 SHC Community Joan Mahood Robideaux ’50 Jack Hart ’50 Heather Hart Joe Hession ’52 Eva Levi Peg Holl Dolores & Jerry Jacobberger Joseph Hurley ’42 SHC Community Jean Anne Curutchet Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons James Mullane ’70 Bob Johnson Constance Stallard Alma & Lester Jones Carmen & Elwyn Herbert Benjamin Jones ’71 SHC Community Jack Kiernan SHC Community Florence Morris Ed O’Connor ’44 & Ofelia O’Connor Robert Killian ’55 SHC Community Rose O’Leary Katherine King Bob King

Nell Knap Lynn & Larry Lee Shirley Kramer SHC Community Lou Kristovich Don DeMeyer ’53 Jim Krotzer Tom Walsh ’46 & Mary Walsh Thomas Lathrop Davis Ellen Newman Jai Hoan Lee Louise Gregory & Joey Scanga Shui Ping Lee Debbie & Albert Ng Jim Lennemann Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan David Lee Leutholtz Lilibeth & Jose Rapadas Frank Loughran ’52 Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan Anna Lunardi Lori DeVincenzi Clyne ’54 & Frank Clyne, Jr. ’52 Edmond Mandin Laure Mandin Mike Markey ’61 Phillip Doherty ’61 Barbara McClure Tom McClure ’52

We remember in our prayers the alumni who have recently passed away.* Daniel Beattie ’53 Brian Beliso ’00 Roger Bermudez ’52 Clyde Cournale ’44 David DeMartini ’77 Ronald De Matei ’61 John Dineen ’60 Theresa Paine Dodrill ’81 Ray Fitzpatrick ’49 Steve Flores ’55 Jose Garcia ’55

Mario Garzona ’87 Josephine Buitrago Harris ’50 Joseph Hurley ’42 Benjamin Jones ’71 Robert Killian ’55 Frank Loughran ’52 Mike Markey ’61 Bob McGarvey ’56 Art McGrath ’34 Al Minero ’60

Larry Mitchell ’46 Parke Mitchell ’65 Joseph Mocelin ’65 Al Moreno, Jr. ’50 Al Murray ’57 Edward O’Neill ’40 Daniel O’Shea ’55 Joseph Oates ’80 Ben Oosterman ’47 Don Prunty ’61 Pat Collins Robles ’45

Craig Seymour ’75 Joseph Solorzano ’91 Esther Spillers ’71 Andre Suarez ’76 Joseph Sullivan, Sr. ’42 Joe Valle ’65 Ron Vernali ’54 Ronney Walsh ’76 Michelle Alfaro West ’85

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Bill McDonagh, Jr. ’67 Jim Cunnie, Jr. ’67 & Sheila Cunnie Bob McGarvey ’56 Barbara Benson Teijeiro ’56 Art McGrath ’34 SHC Community Mark Medeiros James Mullane ’70 Ginnie Meyer Christian Brothers Community Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Pat Walsh Eileen & Milivoy Mikovich Mike Mikovich Ada Emilio Mocelin ’39 Iris Huertas Gallagher ’61 & William Putnam Michelle Montalvo Lolita Jimenez Sattui Al Moreno, Jr. ’50 Bob Denike ’50 & Joanne Gervasi Denike Daniel Moriarty Sandra & Rocco Gulli Maureen Rose Murphy Mike Murray ’61 & Kathe Murray Mickey Murphy Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Al Murray ’57 SHC Community Warren Johnston ’48 & Betty Johnston Mario Roberto Nuti Gary & Lita Flinders David O’Connor Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Carol & Joe Moriarty Jerry O’Leary ’47 Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Lynn & Larry Lee Rita O’Mahoney Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Edward O’Neill ’40 SHC Community Daniel O’Shea ’55 SHC Community Flora Oltranti SHC Community Gary & Lita Flinders Janet Harrigan Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco Ben Oosterman ’47 SHC Community Dave Ostello Joe & Maggie Murphy

Agnes Penny Ervin Penny ’47 Pat Phillips Bob Ford ’52 & Marlene Ford Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan Mary Anne Philpott Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Lida Pinotti Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Don Prunty ’61 Phillip Doherty ’61 Nancy & Shawn Kelly Eula Revel Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan John Riordan ’50 Me Me Riordan Pat Collins Robles ’45 Barbara O’Connor Jacquemet ’45 & Hank Jacquemet Thelma Rocco Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Dave Ruegg ’65 Barry Sheehan ’65 & Donna Gray Lilly Saldubehere Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Dan Wells ’69 & Betty Wells Jack Scannell ’41 Michelle Scannell-Bargary ’01 & Marc Bargary Bill Schulz Mike Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney Agnes Sikora Jerry Sobeck ’69 & Susie Sobeck Helen Soo Catherine Soo Peter Sterling Lorna Sterling Alice Wakefield Sharon Suhr Mike Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney Joseph Sullivan, Sr. ’42 Jean Ryan Pat West

Victor Tham Lynn & Larry Lee Father George Thomas Charlotte Brown Edward Tunney Erin Fergus Manuel Valenzuela Sonia Valenzuela Joe Valle ’65 Mary & Nick Russo Ron Vernali ’54 SHC Community Ron Domingues ’54 & Joan Domingues Roger Vorhis Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Ronney Walsh ’76 SHC Community Michelle Alfaro West ’85 SHC Community Mary Ann Woo Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

WELL WISHES Hayden Whitcomb ’20 Ben Draper ’58 & Deanna Tomei-Draper

“Lord, help me to make time today to serve you in those who are most in need of encouragement or assistance.” ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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